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A variety of medical problems have been identified which covary at high rates with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Among the most common of these are gastrointestinal problems, cerebral palsy, and intellectual disabilities. This chapter will provide an overview of methods and procedures used to measure these problems.
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Cervantes, P., Jang, J. (2016). Methods and Procedures for Measuring Comorbid Disorders: Medical. In: Matson, J. (eds) Comorbid Conditions Among Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders. Autism and Child Psychopathology Series. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-19183-6_4
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